Around Town — 6-13-14

FRIDAY
Singles group
GRACE Singles will meet 7 p.m. in the dining room of the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Rd. in Lincolnton. Attendants are asked to bring “pick-up” foods. Musical group One Voice will perform. For more information, call (704) 735-0541.
BBQ Benefit
Iron Station Country Store, 4718 E. Highway 27 in Iron Station, is hosting a BBQ Pork and BBQ Chicken Benefit on June 21st, starting at 11 a.m. Event proceeds will go to help pay for a cancer patient’s medical expenses. They will deliver if five or more plates are purchased and the residence is within 20 miles of the store. For more information, call (980) 241-3870.

SATURDAY
Big yard sale
Maiden Church of God, 107 North 3rd Avenue in Maiden, will host a yard sale from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches will also be for sale. For more information, call (828) 428-8523.
Yard Sale
Lincolnton High School Classes of 1960-1970 are holding a Class Reunion Yard Sale at 405 N. Poplar St., beginning at 7 a.m. Items for sale include clothing, housewares, etc.

Church breakfast
Marvin UMC, Startown Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a breakfast buffet 7-10 a.m. A $6 donation is suggested for the parsonage fund. The United Methodist Women’s group will also host a bake sale to benefit a local family’s medical expenses.

Church fun day
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Rd. in Kings Mountain, will host a Community Fun Day starting 11 a.m. with hot dogs, drinks, a bounce house, corn hole, Gospel music entertainment and other activities. For more information, call Pastor David Murray at (704) 740-7212 or Amanda Murray at (704) 740-7500.

Church concert
Living Word Ministries, 1062 N.C. 16 in Lowesville, will host a free concert at 6 p.m. with 11-year-old artist Levi Summey and We R Forgiven, both of Stanley, along with the Childers Family, of Lincolnton. Cost is $10. For more information, call Carroll Cooke at (704) 618-9762.
Fellowship Meal
Laboratory United Methodist Church, 1850 Bill Lynch Road, will host a fellowship meal at 6 p.m. Donations are accepted. For more information, call (704) 735-6605.
River Oaks Band
Bud Long’s River Oaks Band will perform 7 p.m. at 2910 Killian Rd. in Lincolnton. Children under 12 are not permitted. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Spay/neuter clinic
The Humane Society of Lincoln County will host its third and final registration for its upcoming low-cost spay/neuter clinic (June 24) 12-3 p.m. at 2422 Country Club Rd. in Lincolnton. Cats are $30 and dogs are $55. There is no additional cost for large animals or females in heat. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at registration. For more information, email hslcspayneuter@gmail.com or call (704) 732-9022 and leave a voicemail.

Golf benefit
The Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Child Advocacy Center will host “Change the Course for Children” Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament with registration 11:30 a.m. and lunch at 12 p.m. A shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. The event will be at Glen Oaks Country Club in Maiden. For more information, call (828) 428-2451.

SUNDAY
Father’s Day Gospel event
Faith Baptist Church, 5194 Old Plank Rd. in Iron Station, will host a Father’s Day Gospel singing event starting 10:30 a.m. with award-winning group the Homeland Boys, of Georgia. For more information, call (704) 827-6559.

Church luncheon
McKendree UMC, 3537 Maiden Hwy. in Lincolnton, will host a country-fried steak and baked chicken luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Takeout orders will be available, too. Donations will be accepted for church missions and other projects. For more information, call (704) 735-4062.
Gospel festival
A Father’s Day Gospel Festival will be 4 p.m. at Newton Recreation Center, 23 S. Brady St. in Newton. Cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call (704) 831-0654 or (704) 352-8818.

VBS
Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, N.C. 150 E. in Maiden, will host Vacation Bible School 6:15-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This year’s theme is “Wilderness Escape.” Classes are available for K-adult. For more information, call Jaime Keller at (704) 732-8500.

MONDAY
BBQ Benefit
Iron Station Country Store, 4718 E. Highway 27 in Iron Station, is hosting a BBQ Pork and BBQ Chicken Benefit on June 21st, starting at 11 a.m. Event proceeds will go to help pay for a cancer patient’s medical expenses. They will deliver if five or more plates are purchased and the residence is within 20 miles of the store. For more information, call (980) 241-3870.

Blood drive
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host a blood drive 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 1603 E. Main St. in Lincolnton. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the location call (704) 972-4700 or visit carolinadonor.org.

VBS
Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, N.C. 150 E. in Maiden, will host Vacation Bible School 6:15-8 p.m. nightly through Thursday. This year’s theme is “Wilderness Escape.” Classes are available for K-adult. For more information, call Jaime Keller at (704) 732-8500.

TUESDAY
Golf tournament cancelled
The Lincoln County NAACP Chapter has cancelled its golf tournament at Glen Oaks Country Club in Maiden. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.
Senior nutrition meeting Lincoln County Senior Services will host a nutrition meeting on sun safety and UV protection 10-11 a.m. at Sports Page Food & Spirits in Denver. For more information, call (704) 732-9053 or (704) 736-8811.

Water aerobics The Lincolnton Recreation pool at Betty Ross Park, Madison St, is offering water aerobics classes 7:30-8:30 every Tuesday through Aug. 12. Cost is $3 per session and $20 for all classes. For more information, call the Recreation Office at (704) 735-2671.